Our selection of unique gifts for sudoku and word search fans: sudoku gifts such as a mechanical pencil, a reading light and a logic puzzle. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves solving puzzles.
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1Uni Kuru Toga mechanical pencil
The Kuru Toga solves the oldest pencil problem, a lead that wears flat on one side. A small gear turns the lead every time it touches the paper, so the point stays sharp and lines stay crisp. It uses strong 0.5mm leads and has a spare eraser under the button.
Pros
Lead stays sharp as they write.
Fewer broken leads.
Cheap but clever.
Cons
Light pressure writers notice the effect most.
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2Pentel GraphGear 1000 mechanical pencil, 0.5mm
A metal-bodied drafting pencil whose tip retracts into the barrel, so it can go in a pocket or bag with the paper. It refills with 0.5mm lead.
Pros
Retracting tip for carrying around.
Cons
Some solvers prefer a wooden pencil.
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3Glocusent LED neck reading light
Crocheting with dark yarn in the evening is hard on the eyes. Glocusent's light sits round the neck and points two flexible arms at their hands, with three colour modes and separate brightness on each arm. The beam is narrow, so it won't light up the whole room, and it recharges by USB-C.
Pros
Three colour modes.
Each arm has its own brightness control.
Narrow beam won't disturb anyone else.
Cons
Worn round the neck, which not everyone likes.
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4SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro
IQ Puzzler Pro has 120 challenges in a pocket-sized case. They fit 12 colourful pieces onto the board to match each challenge, and some go 3D on a separate pyramid grid. The travel case has a clear lid, so it's handy on a train or plane.
Pros
120 challenges, in 2D and 3D.
Travel case with a clear lid.
Cons
Small pieces are easy to lose.
Starts easy, so it's best for casual solvers.
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5Hanayama Cast Enigma puzzle
Hanayama's cast metal puzzles look like small sculptures, and the Enigma is one of the hardest. It's a level 6 Grand Master puzzle designed by Eldon Vaughn, where they have to twist the swirled pieces apart and then put them back together.
Pros
Level 6, the top difficulty.
Looks good on a desk once it's solved.
Cons
Can take days to crack.
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6Rubik's Cube 3x3
The Rubik's Cube has been around since 1980, with over 43 quintillion ways to scramble it and only one solution. The current cube has plastic tiles instead of stickers, so the colours won't peel, and a smoother mechanism that turns more easily. A beginner's guide can be downloaded for anyone starting out.
Pros
Tiles instead of stickers, so they won't peel.
Smoother, faster mechanism.
Cons
Speed cubers may already own a faster cube.
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7Rubik's Magnetic Speed Cube 3x3
A speed-cube version of the classic puzzle, with magnets that help layers snap into place. It suits solvers who want to get faster.
Pros
Magnetic for faster turning.
Low price.
Cons
Not needed for someone who only solves occasionally.
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8GAN 356 M magnetic 3x3 speed cube
A magnetic speed cube made for competition solvers. It turns smoothly and stays stable at speed.
Pros
Magnetic.
Smooth turning.
Cons
More than a casual solver needs.
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What to buy someone who loves sudoku
The best gifts for sudoku and word search fans make solving more comfortable: a pencil that stays sharp, a light for reading in bed and a logic puzzle for a change. Check whether they prefer pen or pencil, and whether they like harder metal and logic puzzles.
How we picked these gifts for sudoku and word search fans
We picked each product for what sudoku and word search fans enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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